חשון 10, 5779, 10/19/2018
 Report: Qatar transferring funds to Hamas - via IsraelQatar paying Hamas salaries, bypassing Palestinian Authority, report says. Deal to allow Israeli gas exports to EgyptCompany CEO says purchase is 'most significant milestone' for market since gas fields' discoveries. Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talksSpeaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state. ISIS has been 'wiped out', says TrumpPresident Trump says Islamic terror group all but annihilated in Syria, lauds Egypt's role in combating terror. Israeli arrested in Egypt25-year-old Israeli arrested at the Taba crossing after a bullet was found in his bag. Court orders Mubarak's sons releasedEgyptian court orders the release of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, who are suspected of stock manipulation.Egypt: Mubarak's sons arrested for stock manipulationGamal and Alaa Mubarak accused of failing to notify stock market of agreements to acquire majority stakes in several banks. Egypt freezes assets of charities tied to Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian judicial committee freezes assets of more than 1,000 charities tied to the banned Muslim Brotherhood.Egypt upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood leadersEgyptian court upholds death sentences against 75 people in connection with violent 2013 riots. Abbas threatens to cut contact with Israel over Hamas deal'Be happy with Hamas,' Palestinian Authority chief reportedly says to Israel, warning against ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas. Sisi ratifies law to monitor social mediaEgypt's President ratifies law granting authorities the right to monitor social media users in the country. Agreement between Hamas and Israel - 'over my dead body'PA Chairman reportedly outraged at Egypt that ceasefire deal being formed without his participation, cries 'defiance of PA leadership.' Egypt tightens control of the internetEgyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signs new law tightening the government's control of the internet.Report: Tension between Palestinian Authority and EgyptTension mounts between Egypt and Palestinian Authority after PA Chairman Abbas refuses to accept proposed Hamas-Israel peace agreement. Report: Egypt offers Israel direct negotiations with HamasPA sources say Egypt seeks to have Israeli, Hamas delegations in the same building during cease-fire negotiations. Report: Egypt's intelligence chief visited IsraelArab newspaper reports Egypt's intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv to discuss Gaza agreement.PA source: Abbas is disrupting Gaza peace agreementEgypt no longer focusing on achieving long-term peace between Hamas, Palestinian Authority, source says. Secret meeting between Netanyahu and SisiPM Netanyahu secretly traveled to Egypt two months ago to discuss Gaza situation. Egypt sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to lifeEgyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide to life in prison on accusations of inciting violence. Report: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefireAl Jazeera reports an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel. Israeli source: The report is incorrect.Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in row with CanadaEgypt says it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against foreign interference in its domestic affairs. Report: Israel to demand information on Hamas-held prisonersIsrael will not lift blockade without word on Hamas captives, including IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, Arab sources report. Report: Internal Arab disputes delay Gaza agreementEgypt considering sending senior delegation to Gaza. Egyptian president fumes at Palestinian Authority chairmanPalestinian Authority's Abbas infuriates Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi furious as Egypt tries to broker peace between Hamas, PA, and Israel. Report: Deal with Hamas to include port - in EgyptNew plan would include airport and seaport - and a complete cessation of Gaza violence. Will it work? Report: Hamas officials may discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliationSenior Hamas delegation may discuss Egyptian-brokered Hamas-Fatah reconciliation plan.Sisi to Israel: Take advantage of opportunity for peaceEgyptian President urges Israeli public to make use of an opportunity for peace with Palestinian Arabs.Egypt sentences 75 Islamists to deathEgyptian court has sentences to death 75 Islamists, including Muslim Brotherhood leaders, in connection with 2013 clashes. Report: Diplomatic initiative in Gaza making progressNetanyahu reportedly tells ministers of new UN and Egypt-backed initiative for diplomatic solution in Gaza. Palestinian ISIS member eliminated in SinaiSecurity sources in Egypt confirm that senior Palestinian from ISIS and a former Islamic Jihad operative was eliminated in northern Sinai. Egypt, Saudi Arabia slam Nationality LawEgypt says new Israeli legislation 'consolidates occupation.' Saudi Arabia: Law 'perpetuates racial discrimination against Palestinians.' Explosion heard near Cairo Airport12 injured after explosion hits two fuel tanks outside Cairo International Airport. Egypt: Top Morsi adviser sent to life in prisonEgyptian court sentences former advisor to toppled president and 13 other people to life in prison for belonging to an illegal group. Egyptian army kills three jihadists in the SinaiEgypt continuing its crackdown on Sinai-based terrorism.Report: Egypt drafting agreement between Israel, HamasEgyptian initiative would include long-term ceasefire, prisoner swap, and sea port for Gaza. Report: Israel hits targets in SinaiArab media outlet claims Israeli forces carried out strikes in Sinai, targeting terror groups operating in the area. Arab officials: We'll go over Abbas' headSenior officials in moderate Arab states express willingness to hear peace plan even if PA Chairman Abbas opposes. Report: Hamas prepared for 'comprehensive deal' with IsraelHamas reportedly tells Egypt it is prepared to return Israelis it is holding in Gaza in exchange for airport and seaport.Egyptian president lobbies Trump admin on Palestinian statehoodPresident Sisi meets with Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt to discuss prospects for Mideast peace, reiterates support for 2-state solution.Egypt raises fuel prices as part of new austerity measuresEgypt announces new hikes on fuel prices as part of austerity measures tied to an IMF loan.Sisi reshuffles cabinetEgyptian President replaces the interior and defense ministers of the country’s cabinet in a major reshuffle. Musical based on Israeli film wins Tony award'The Band's Visit', based on Israeli film about Egyptian band stranded in Israel, wins 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical.Egypt: 28 accused of forming group to topple governmentEgypt's chief prosecutor refers 28 people to a criminal court on charges including forming an illegal group aiming to topple the government.Sisi appoints new prime ministerEgypt's President appoints Mustafa Madbouly as Prime Minister after previous government resigns.Egypt's government resigns after Sisi sworn inIn keeping with political tradition, Egyptian Prime Minister submits his government's resignation after Sisi sworn in for second term. ISIS claims Israel attacking in the SinaiISIS releases a video claiming that Israel carried out attacks in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt to keep Rafah crossing open throughout RamadanEgyptian President orders to keep border crossing between Gaza and Egypt open throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Sisi: U.S. Embassy relocation will cause 'instability'Egypt’s President says the move of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will have negative repercussions. Egypt excoriates Hamas leaderDuring Egypt visit, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was slammed, humiliated, Israel Hayom reports. Egypt refers terror suspects to military court555 terror suspects referred to military court on charges of joining the local ISIS affiliate. ANALYSIS: ISIS announces new strategy in Middle EastResurgent ISIS is gaining a foothold in Iraq, Egypt and Southeast Asia, and putting Israel on hold for now. Report: Egypt to allow body of Hamas engineer into GazaEgypt to reportedly allow Hamas member's burial in Gaza despite Israeli request not to until Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul are returned. Egypt and Jordan blast Israel over Gaza deathsEgypt and Jordan accuse Israel of excessive force following deaths of Gazans who clashed with IDF soldiers near border.Initial results show Sisi wins second termEgyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.Egyptian army kills 16 jihadists in the SinaiEgypt’s military says 16 jihadists were killed in the past four days during a major military operation against ISIS. IDF preparing for conflict with ISISISIS' budget is equal to that of the IDF, IDF commander says. 105 terrorists killed in Egypt's 'Operation Sinai 2018'Egyptian soldiers and police personnel have killed 105 terrorists since the start of Sinai anti-terrorism operation in February. |
